MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
seat slightly lose
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
seat slightly lose
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ550?
Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B226 DVV is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 37,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B226 DVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki GPZ550 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B226 DVV registered?
B226 DVV is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 15 March 1985.
Is B226 DVV safe to buy?
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